Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 919.769062 Owner's Manual

8. Pull engine starter rope slowly
several times until antifreeze
comes out of high pressure hose
connection of pump.
9. Remove short hose from water
inlet of pump.
PROBLEM
Engine will not
start
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
D28234

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE
1. No fuel.
2. Pressure builds up after
two pulls on the recoil
starter or after initial use.
3. Not choked.
4. Spark plug wire not
attached.
5. Choke lever in the
"Choke" position on a
"hot" engine or an engine
that has been exposed to
thermal heat for a long
period of time.
6. Fuel valve closed
1. Wand not in high
pressure.
2. Low water supply.
3. Leak at high pressure
hose fitting.
4. Nozzle obstructed.
5. Water filter screen
clogged.
10. Reconnect spark plug wire.
*Windshield washer fluid may also be
used
1.
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4.
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6.
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4.
5.
18- ENG
CORRECTION
Add Fuel.
Squeeze gun trigger to
relieve pressure.
Choke engine, place engine
in the choke position.
Attach spark plug wire.
Move choke to the "No
Choke" position.
Move the fuel valve knob to
the "Open" position.
See How to Use Spray
Wand paragraph in the
Operation Section.
Water supply must be at
least 5 GPM @ 20 PSI.
Tighten. Apply sealant tape
if necessary.
See Spray Wand
paragraph in the
Maintenance section for
the correct procedure.
Remove and clean filter.